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Ashmiholdings Private Limited announced taking over the charge of their first venture, The Bristol Hotel, Gurugram. Speaking on the successful transfer of The Bristol’s operations, hospitality industry veteran Dr. Amit Modi, Managing Director of Ashmiholdings Private Limited and CEO of The Bristol Hotel said, “We are happy to be taking over the operations and re-launching The Bristol Hotel. We believe that the property has great potential to grow beyond its former glory. With the new renovations and the soon-to-be-announced F&B outlet launches we are positive that we will be able to create a new benchmark in the hospitality sector. We believe, we can bring about a structure and organisation to the day-to-day operations of the hotel which in turn will add to the growth and success of The Bristol Hotel.” He further added, “Our vision is to re-establish The Bristol as a professionally managed hotel which is known for its delectable choice of F&B and the availability of its spacious one-of-a-kind banqueting space which will be bringing back the charm of The Bristol as a new wedding destination in Gurugram. We are gearing up for the re-launch of the newly refurbished rooms including the ritzy Presidential Suite, and the coffee shop – Palmyra, soon-to-be Gurugram’s exclusive new hang out spot.”

The second edition of Phocuswright India 2017 held from Feb 28-Mar 2 saw leaders from travel technology and travel-related segments gather in Gurugram where the latest trends in the industry were discussed, new talents nurtured and networking opportunities forged. Simon Lehmann, President, Phocuswright informed that over 400 participants were welcomed and added, “We saw a great turnout that could have been better, but it was a good response nonetheless. The sessions on Centre Stage that featured the likes of Google, Yatra and Paytm were effective crowd pullers and saw a lot of valuable exchange of ideas and information on the new travel technology trends.” Some of the highlights of the event include discussions on the future of business travel, alternate stays and the growth of budget accommodation, along with interviews with Expedia, Uber, Makemytrip & Ibibo, Booking.com, to name a few.